Upstate, SC Road Trip Guide by Kathy Benson

Road Trip! Life is a highway and all roads lead to Anderson County. We’re located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a region of South Carolina known as The Upstate. Just two hours from Atlanta and Charlotte on Interstate 85, Anderson is a convenient stop along any east coast route. Let your customers unwind in our beautiful mountain lake settings where history and art come alive through our nationally recognized community festivals. Or, learn to make your own corn meal in a working grist mill from 1845. Whether its outdoor adventure, art or history, Anderson is where the rubber meets the road. We know planning a group tour is a big job. That’s why our knowledgeable staff is on hand to do everything possible to make your trip a success. Whatever the size of your group, you’ll be touring a destination that truly appreciates and values your business. We want to make your group’s visit to our area as easy to plan as possible. We’re pleased to offer the following complimentary services for motorcoach groups staying overnight in our destination: • Soliciting proposals for hotel/motel accommodations on your behalf. • Hosting a welcome reception with punch and cookies at your hotel/motel upon arrival. • Assistance in setting up your meals in area restaurants. • Developing a customized itinerary to meet the interests of your group. • Arranging step-on guides. • Editorial copy and photos to help you promote the tour to your clients. • Referrals to companies in our area providing whatever service you need. Since no brochure can fully answer every question, we invite you to stop by our Visitor Center in the newly renovated Arts Center Warehouse in downtown Anderson at 110 Federal Street, Suite 8, Anderson, SC 29625. Call us toll free at 877-282-4650 or e-mail sales@visitanderson.com. Sample itineraries and additional group tour information can be found on our web site at www.visitanderson.com.

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Anderson Arts Center Annette Buchanan-Administrative Director 110 Federal St., Anderson, SC 29625 Same 864-222-2787 / 864-716-3840 N/A N/A www.andersonartscenter.org M-F 9:30-5:30pm

Anderson City Fire Department Museum Jack Abraham-Chief, Roger Whitefield-Assistant Chief 400 S. McDuffie St., Anderson, SC 29624 Same 864-231-2259 (to schedule tour) / 864-231-7631 N/A jabraham@cityofandersonsc.com www.cityofandersonsc.com/departments/fire_department/history/index.html Mon.-Fri. from 9-5 and by appointment

Length Of Tour / Show Admission Group Rates Minimum Size For Group Rate Association Memberships Advance Notice Required Handicap Accessible On-Site Food Service Motorcoach Parking Gift Shop Restrooms Comp Policy Description Of Business

30 min (art gallery) Free N/A N/A N/A No (but preferred) Yes None Yes Yes Yes No The Anderson Arts Center has gallery exhibits that rotate about every 6-8 weeks. Bay 3 Artisan Gallery displays work of 20 artists. The shop includes paintings, pottery, jewelry, and more.

30-45 minutes Free N/A N/A No Yes Yes No Yes No No No Experience an amazing collection of four fire trucks from the late 19th and early 20th century. The collection includes: a 1880s horse-drawn wagon; a 1911 American LaFrance Hose & Chemical Truck, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first motorized fire truck has solid rubber tires and is driven by a chain drive; a 1915 Seagrave Motor Pumping Engine, the first with spring-loaded bumpers and a 1919 Seagrave Motor Pumping Engine. The museum also features other antique fire fighting equipment.

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85 Anderson County Museum Ann Young-Museum Educator P.O. Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622 202 E. Greenville St., Anderson, SC 29622 864-260-4737 / 864-332-5320 N/A N/A www.andersoncountySC.org Tues 10-7pm W-Sat 10-4pm

1 hr tour Free N/A N/A No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes N/A County museum of county’s history, combines permanent and traveling exhibits to tell the county’s history of cotton farming and the textile industry.

Ashtabula Historic House Ellen Harrison-Director of Tours/Volunteers Pendleton Historic Foundation, PO Box 444, Pendleton, SC 29670 2725 Old Greenville Hwy (SC 88), Central, SC 29630 864-646-7249 N/A tours@pendletonhistoricfoundation.org www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org Apr-Aug: Sun 2-6pm, M-W, F 12-4pm, Sept-Nov: Sun 2-6pm, Tu 12-4pm, Dec 3-17: Sun 2-6pm, Dec 21-31: Daily 11-4pm (closed 24/25), By Appointment anytime 1 hr tour Yes $1-$5 ($5-adult, $2 children 5-11) No No N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Special Events: Annual Christmas Historical Reenactment: (First Friday and Saturday in December) Victorian Tea & Tour Series: Spring & Fall

Avenue of Oaks Antiques & Collectibles Carole or Cynthia Nixon-co-owners 210 South Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 Same 864-225-8530 / 864-225-8530 N/A N/A N/A Tues-F 10-5pm Sat 10-4pm

N/A Free N/A N/A N/A No Yes No No Yes No N/A Antiques, local artist prints, local author books, collectibles, Christmas, seasonal, and palmetto items, Byers’ Choice Caroleas & Shulia’s, MI Hammell Figurines, etc.

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Bob Campbell Geology Museum Darlene Evans-Museum Manager 103 Garden Trail, Clemson, SC 29634 Same 864-656-4600 / 864-656-4600 N/A bcgm@clemson.edu www.clemson.edu/geomuseum Th-Sat. 10-5pm Sun 1-5pm

Callaham Orchards Andy Callaham-Co-Owner 564 Crawford, Belton, SC 29627 Same 864-338-0810 / 864-338-8457 N/A scfarmer@charter.net www.carolinapeaches.com June-October (2006)

Electric City Playhouse Linda Lavold-Office Manager PO Box 686, Anderson, SC 29622 514 N. Murray Ave., Anderson, SC 29622 864-224-4248 N/A ecplayhouse@bellsouth.net www.ecplayhouse.com N/A

1 hr guided tour Yes $1-$5 10 (max-30) AAA Yes (2 weeks) Yes No Yes Yes No N/A The Campbell Geology Museum houses a large variety of rocks, minerals, fossils, & gemstones from around the world. Visitors will be amazed by fluorescent minerals and thrilled by Smilodon, the sabertoothed cat. Come discover the earth with us!

Farm tour-1 hr Self tour-unlimited time Yes (for the farm tour) $5-$10 Yes-15 N/A Yes Yes (farm setting-building) Yes (hot dogs/homemade ice cream) Yes Yes Yes None We are a working farm that grows fruit and vegetables. We have a homemade ice cream parlor/gift shop, petting zoo, gem mine, white tail deer exhibit, fish exhibit coming soon, and U Pick blueberries & muscadines. Our orchard is set under huge Oak trees of an old community homestead. Peaches: June 10-Sept.1; Nectarines: June 10-Sept.1; Plums: end of June-Mid July; Tomatoes: June-Frost; Blackberries: June 10-Aug. 1; Muscadines: late Aug.-Mid Oct.; Pumpkins: Oct.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A See a play and then go out for dinner, drinks, or dessert at several trendy downtown hotspots.

Attractions

85 Fired Up Dana Massey-Owner 200 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 Same 864-332-8885 N/A firedup1@bellsouth.net N/A Tu-Sat 10-6pm

Hagood Mill Historic Site Ed Bolt-Hagood Mill Site Manager 307 Johnson St., Pickens, SC 29671 Hagood Mill Rd., Pickens, SC 29671 864-898-5963 / 864-898-5580 N/A pimus@co.pickens.sc.us www.co.pickens.sc.us (click on rec & tourism) W-Sat 10am-4pm (school and private tours scheduled during these hours by appt.)

Kakilaki Karoline Shaffer Burgett-Owner 211 E. Benson St., Anderson, SC 29624 Same 864-222-0095 / 864-222-2295 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Lucky Acres Farm Gloria or Joe Williams-Owners 1024 Milford Rd., Townville, SC 29689 Same 864-287-2339 N/A jjw76@aol.com www.luckyacresfarm.com By Appointment only

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes No Yes No Yes N/A Fired Up is a paint-your-own pottery studio located in downtown Anderson. Prices for pottery range from $8 to $56. The maximum group size is 40.

1 hr tour Free $1/person for scheduled tour Yes-20 No Yes (for guided tour) Yes None Yes Yes Yes No Hagood Mill Historic Site includes a working 1845 gristmill, two historic log cabins, a family farm exhibit in the barn, a blacksmith shop, moonshine still, outdoor stage, visitor building, and 3/4 mile nature trail. Every â&#x20AC;&#x153;Third Saturdayâ&#x20AC;? on calendar is free minifestival of folklife, traditional arts and music. The site is available free every day during daylight hours as a park with picnic tables.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Kakilaki is a paint-your-own pottery studio located in downtown Anderson. Prices for pottery varies.

2 hr walking tour Free N/A N/A N/A Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No We are a small alpaca farm. We demonstrate fleece from newly shorn to finished product. Also growing of hay for feeding. See the alpacas at home in their pastures. Then purchase alpaca products for sale in the gift shop.

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Oconee Heritage Center Nicholas Gambrell-Curator/Museum Director PO Box 395, Walhalla, SC 29691 123 Brown Square Drive, Walhalla, SC 29691 864-638-2224 N/A info@oconeeheritagecenter.org www.oconeeheritagecenter.org Tu, Th, F 12-5pm Sat 10am-3pm; other times by special appointment

Oconee Station State Historic Site Scott Alexander-Park Ranger 500 Oconee Station Rd., Walhalla, SC 29691 Same 864-638-0079 / 864-638-0079 N/A oconee_station_sp@sc.prt N/A Th-Sun 9am-6pm

Pendleton Historic District Jo McConnell-Event/Tour Coordinator PO Box 565, Pendleton, SC 29670 125 E. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-3782/864-646-2506 1-800-862-1795 pendletontourism@bellsouth.net www.pendleton-district.org M-F 9am-4:30pm year round, Sat 10am-3pm (only Apr-Oct)

self-guided tour-times vary Free N/A N/A No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No The Oconee Heritage Center serves as an archive, educational facility, and museum of the county’s history. Located in the historic Tobacco Warehouse in Walhalla, the OHC offers a glimpse into the history and heritage of Oconee’s past. Exhibits in the museum include a 250-yr old dugout canoe, a Depression Era Tenant Farmer’s house, and a virtual Stump House Tunnel.

30 min tour Sat & Sun 1-5pm Yes $2/adult N/A No N/A Yes No N/A N/A Yes No 1792 historic site run by South Carolina State Park Service.

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A Visit Historic Pendleton for a step back in time. Pick up brochures at Hunter’s Store, 125 E. Queen St., and take a walking tour of the historic district, visit the local gift shop, or explore the antique shops. Enjoy lunch in restaurants featuring varied menus - sandwiches, salads, burgers, pizzas, and home-baked goods.

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85 Pendleton District Agricultural Museum Pendleton District Commission PO Box 565, Pendleton, SC 29670 125 E. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-3782 / 864-646-2506 1-800-862-1795 pendletontourism@bellsouth.net www.pendleton-district.org By appointment only- M-F 9am-4pm

1 hr tour No N/A N/A No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No The rich farming heritage of the Pendleton District is commemorated in the 6,000 square-foot Pendleton District Agricultural Museum. Included are pre-1925 farm equipment such as a replica of the original McCormick reaper and a cotton gin that predates a cotton gin older than Eli Whitneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Pickens County Museum of Art & History Helen Hockwalt-Curator 307 Johnson St., Pickens, SC 29671 Same 864-898-5963 / 864-898-5580 N/A picmus@co.pickens.sc.us www.co.pickens.sc.us (click on rec & tourism) Tu, W, F 9am-5pm, Th 9am-7:30pm, Sat 9am-4:30pm (closed Sun & M) 30-45 min guided tour inside, 30 min self-guided garden tour, 45 min self-guided art gallery tour Free N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No We have over 35 exhibits in our Heritage Collection which tells the history of the local area. We have 3 art galleries where art is changed about every 10 weeks. We have landscape featuring native plants in a variety of environments-for example forest floor, mountain stream, and bogg garden.

Ruth Drake Museum N/A PO Box 335, Belton, SC 29627 50 N. Main St., Belton Depot, Belton, SC 29627 864-338-4622 N/A N/A www.beltonsc.com W-Sat. 10-5pm (closed for remodeling, expected opening Oct. 2006) 30 min Free N/A N/A N/A Yes (for tours) Yes No Yes No Yes No Exhibits pertaining to Belton and Anderson County history are displayed in this historic railroad depot.

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South Carolina Botanical Gardens Crystal Julious-Green-Administrative Specialist 102 Garden Trail, Clemson, SC 29634-0174 Same 864-656-3405 / 864-656-6230 N/A scbg@clemson.edu www.clemson.edu/scbg M-Sat 10-4pm Sun 1-5pm

South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame Rex Maynard-Historian PO Box 843, Belton, SC 29627 Main St., Belton Depot, Belton, SC 29627 864-338-7751 / 864-338-4034 800-922-9020 rexmaynard@statecom.net www.beltontennis.com, sctennis.com W-Sat 10-5pm (closed for remodeling, expected opening Oct. 2006)

Table Rock State Park Cindy Morris-Administrative Assistant 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens, SC 29671 Same 864-878-9813 / 864-878-9077 N/A trocksp@sc.prt southcarolinaparks.com Park hours: 7am-9pm daily; office hours: 8am-6pm daily

1 hr walking tour No $10 and up Yes-10 No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No This 295-acre garden of woodlands, nature trails, ponds, streams, award-winning niche gardens, a 70-acre arboretum, the Campbell Geology Museum, and a warm visitor center with art gallery and gift shop awaits you in starting your journey of natural areas with a focus on teaching and connecting people to nature through programs and events. Plant sales are held each April and October.

30 min Free N/A N/A N/A Yes (for tours) Yes No Yes No Yes No The South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have contributed to the sport of tennis in S.C. as a player, coach, volunteer, or administrator. Displayed are original oil portraits of each inductee painted by renowned artist Wayland Moore, a Belton native, as well as trophies, racquets, books, and other tennis memorabilia.

From 1 hr hike to 6-7 hr hike Yes $2 adults, $1.25 SC senior, 15 & under free, $15 per bus No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No

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85 Split Creek Farm, LLC Evin Evans-Owner 3806 Centerville Rd., Anderson, SC 29625 Same 864-287-3921 / 864-287-3921 N/A info@splitcreek.com www.splitcreek.com M-Sat 9-4pm, Sun 1:30-4pm

The Happy Berry Walker, Zoe, Betty Ann, or Ann Miller-President, Marketing Director, Web Site Director, and Treasurer 120 Kelley Creek Rd., Six Mile, SC 29682 510 Gap Hill Rd., Six Mile, SC 29682 864-868-2946 (office) 864-350-9345 (farm) / 864-868-5606 N/A contactus@thehappyberry.com www.thehappyberry.com M-F 8am-dusk; Sat 8am-6pm Sun 12pm-dusk; only June-Aug.

1 1/2 hr tour (some walking) $4 per person N/A N/A No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes N/A Split Creek Farm is a commercial grade A goat dairy nationally recognized for the goat milk products produced at the farm- feta, cheure, fromage blane, goat milk fudge, goat milk soap. The farm maintains a herd of 400 goats. Tour groups will learn about the different breeds of goats, the farmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guardian & herding dogs, tour the milking parlor, and sample goat milk products.

1 hr min. suggested. Tours can be customized for group Tours-yes pick-your-own -no $3-$10 depends on length, # of people Yes-10 or more (large groups divided) No Yes No-but can use golf cart for 1-2 people No Yes (limited to 2 buses) No Yes No The Happy Berry is a small, 17.5 acre pick-your-own berry farm, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains near Lake Keowee. It was established in 1979. It specializes in blueberries, blackberries, elderberries, figs, and grapes. The farm is family owned and operated. Usually there is a pet baby pig and a few chickens around. Tours are walking tours-dress comfortably.

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Thomason-Bowie Foundation for Outdoor Classroom Lab Jessica Davis (Marie Bowie, Owner) 1394 Parker Bowie Rd., Iva, SC 29655 1402 Parker Bowie Rd., Iva, SC 29655 864-617-2457 / 864-226-0538 N/A jdavis4@clemson.edu N/A Appointments/Reservations can be made for any day M-F; special events/reunions can also be Sat.

Woodburn Historic House Ellen Harrison-Director of Tours/Volunteers Pendleton Historic Foundation, PO Box 444, Pendleton, SC 29670 US 76 and Woodburn Rd., Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-7249 N/A tours@pendletonhistoricfoundation.org www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org Apr-May: Th, F, Sat 12-4pm, June-July: Th, Sat 12-4pm, Aug-Nov: Th, F, Sat 12-4pm

2 hr or more (walk at own pace) / 1 hr tour of barn/animals Donation fee-$10 per hr $10 and up Yes-10 or more No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No 750 acres farm-raise grain, cattle, have llamas, goats, horses, peacocks, emu. 2 picnic sites with shelters, rest-rooms, one has fishing pond, gazebo. Barn with antique farm exhibits. Small room available for lunch with kitchen. Larger room above barn for banquet type meetings/functions. Hiking trails, horse trails. Available for class reunions, party celebrations, field trips. Outdoor arena for horse shows or cattle showings. All school field trips are free!

1 hr tour Yes $1-$5 ($5-adult, $2 children 5-11) No No N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Special Events: Annual Historical Reenactment: Mid-May, Victorian Tea & Tour Series: Spring & Fall

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85 World of Energy Visitor Center Sandra Magee-Manager, Public & Community Affairs 7812 Rochester Hwy, Seneca, SC 29672 Same 864-885-4600 / 864-885-4605 1-800-777-1004 option 1 N/A N/A M-F 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm

Reviva Museum-Visitor Information Center Jackie Sorensen, Yvonne McGee PO Box 402, Iva, SC 29655 Corner of Broad & Front St., Iva, SC 29655 Jackie- 864-352-6588 Yvonne- 864-348-6544 N/A Jean Martin- mjeaned@aol.com N/A Th-Sat 10-4pm, M-W by appointment

Approximately 1 hr Free N/A N/A AAA Yes Yes No No No Yes No Take a daring tour through the World of Energy, where you will discover how electricity is generated using water, coal, and uranium. Our self-guided, high tech Story of Energy is fun for the whole family. You can stroll by a replica reactor building wall and venture through our indoor mountain stream habitat. Bring a picnic and hike our 1/4 mile nature trail which travels along the banks of Lake Keowee. Lots of fun, free adventures are waiting to be explored here at Oconee Nuclear Station’s World of Energy.

2 hr museum and town walking tour (can be extended) None (donations accepted) N/A N/A N/A Yes No Yes No Yes No Iva’s Reviva Museum-Visitor Center was donated by the People’s Bank. It is a valid part of the town’s history and contains artifacts and exhibits of great interest to the local town, county, and state and is a vital location for the heritage corridor stop. It is located across from the Iva town square, the gazebo, and the fountain. Visitors can also see town hall, Good Hope Presbyterian Church, Elsie Evans Memorial Park, other churches, and a local café.

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Freedom Weekend Aloft Split Creek Farm Hagood Mill Historic Site Main Street Car Show Pendleton Spring Jubilee Tuckerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Anderson County Museum Anderson City Fire Dept. Museum Civic Center of Anderson Woodburn Plantation Hayride Arts Center Workshop Stone Creek Golf Course Issaqueena Falls Arts Center Warehouse T. Ed Garrison Arena Fishing on Lake Hartwell Ashtabula Plantation Roadside Market Southern Oaks Golf Course Sailing on Lake Hartwell

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Min. size for group rate Assoc. Membership Advance Notice Required Handicap Accessible On-site food Motorcoach parking Event description

Anderson County Fair John Owens, CFE-Manager PO Box 274, Anderson, SC 29622 431 Williamston Rd., Anderson, SC 29622 864-226-6114 / 864-226-8001 N/A jowens@andersoncountyfair.com www.andersoncountyfair.com Weekdays: open at 4pm; Weekends: open at 12pm October Yes- $6/adults, $4/ages 7-12, free/ages 6 and under Advance ticket price of $4/adult and $2/ ages 7-12 and $20 Ride Band good any one day of Fair sold as advance ticket ONLY but any group of 30 or more can purchase as part of package. Yes-30 N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes The Anderson County Fair is one of the few remaining REAL County Fairs. It features livestock shows and entertainment for the family daily. Includes nightly fireworks display and outdoor laser show. All kinds of exhibits and things for the family to participate in. The carnival is the Strates’ Shows which is the second largest carnival in the country and the last remaining carnival to travel by train. The Anderson County Fair is a fabulous adventure for the family!

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Anderson Soiree Linda Smith-Festival Chairperson 401 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 864-231-2200 N/A lindabsmith@charter.net www.andersonsoiree.com Apr. 27- 5-10pm, Apr. 28- 10am-10pm April No

Belton Standpipe Festival Lee Harris-Dir., Belton Area Partnership PO Box 83, Belton, SC 29627 Downtown Belton, Belton, SC 864-933-3319 N/A N/A www.beltonsc.com/standfest 10am-10:30pm 1st Saturday of October No

N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes Always the last weekend in April, Soiree is downtown’s premiere family event. Enjoy art and food vendors, clowns, puppets, children’s rides and activities, 2 live-music stages, and other entertainment. The weekend begins on Thursday night with a “Kickoff” Art and Antique Walk downtown featuring music and refreshments and door prizes in shops.

N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes The annual festival celebrates the City of Belton and the Belton community. The excitement includes three stages of entertainment, games, rides, a children’s area, and fireworks. Heritage Days- Thurs., Fri., and Sat.

85 Bluegrass in the Woods Autumn Festival N/A PO Box 1301, Anderson, SC 29622 Hwy 29 S., Smith Motors Rd., Anderson, SC 29622 864-356-3444 N/A sitslowe@carol.net www.rudysbluegrass.com Varies September Yes, Th $15, F $18, Sat $18; 2 day pass-$30, 3 day pass-$35

Chili Cookoff Celebrate Anderson Debra Credeur-Downtown Manager Alex Spainhour 401 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 Box 2365, Anderson, SC 29622 Anderson Sports & Entertainment Ctr, 3027 Mall Rd., Anderson, SC 29621 100 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624 864-231-2200 / 864-231-7854 864-231-6147 N/A N/A dcredeur@cityofandersonsc.com aspainhour@gamac.org www.cityofandersonsc.com http://www.andersonevents.com/ 6:30-9pm 7:30-9:30 pm October Sunday before Labor Day No No

N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and prepare for some of the finest bluegrass around.

N/A No No Yes Yes Yes The Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium Orchestra performs at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater with a very special guest. Then, experience the largest fireworks display in Anderson County. Gates open at 6:30 pm and the concert starts at 7:30.

N/A N/A No, but preferred Yes Yes Yes Tasting of chili samples provided by local restaurants in street-fair style, family atmosphere. Music, clowns, and other entertainment. In the event of rain, the Chili Cookoff will be held at the Anderson County Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market.

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Min. size for group rate Assoc. Membership Advance Notice Required Handicap Accessible On-site food Motorcoach parking Event description

Clemsonfest Vicki Rhodes-Tourism Manager PO Box 1622, Clemson, SC 29633 275 YMCA Circle, Clemson, SC 29631 864-654-1200, 864-654-5096 800-542-0746 info@clemsonchamber.org www.clemsonchamber.org N/A July Yes, $5 walk-in, $10 carload $5-$10

Yes-20 N/A No Yes Yes Yes A community event on Lake Hartwell at the Foothills Area YMCA. There will be fireworks, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, and a Lucky Ducky Derby. Also, there will be live music by The 14K Gold Band and The Tams!

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Depot Days Jackie Sorenson Iva, SC 29655 Town Park, Hwy 81, Iva, SC 29655 864-352-6588 N/A N/A N/A 9am-5pm October No

Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee Jo McConnell-Jubilee Coordinator PO Box 565, Pendleton, SC 29670 125 E. Queen St., Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-3782 / 864-646-2506 1-800-862-1795 jomc5@bellsouth.net www.pendleton-district.org Sat 10am-6pm Sun 1-6pm First full weekend in April No

N/A N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes Fun for the entire family. Food and craft booths, hot air balloon rides, a petting zoo, entertainment and much more.

N/A N/A No No Yes Yes Yes Juried arts and crafts, live entertainment, historic tours, bicycle rides, and delicious food are all part of this award-winning festival.

85 Lights of Hope N/A Anderson, SC Darwin Wright Park, Hwy. 178, Anderson, SC 864-225-1371 N/A N/A N/A 6-10pm Thanksgiving-New Year’s Eve Yes, $5 per car/truck/van $15 per 15+ pass. Van, $25 per bus

Main Street Car Show Carole Nixon-Main St. Program President 210 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29621 100 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29621 864-225-4411 / 864-231-7854 N/A dcredeur@cityofandersonsc.com www.cityofandersonsc.com 10am-4pm June Yes-$3

Pontiac/GMC Freedom Weekend Aloft N/A N/A Anderson Sports & Entertainment Ctr., 3027 Mall Rd., Anderson, SC 29625 864-260-4800 / 864-260-6335 N/A N/A www.andersonevents.com N/A Memorial Day Weekend N/A

N/A N/A N/A No Yes No Yes Travel through an enchanting land of more than a million sparkling lights and 150 spectacular displays. See the park illuminated with a ballerina dancing on a music box, an animated Santa, a waving snowman, marching toy soldiers, toy train, a riverboat, the Nativity and more.

N/A N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes Classic antique car show held on the Main Street of historic downtown Anderson, always the Saturday of Father’s Day Weekend.

N/A N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes One of America’s greatest Memorial Day celebrations! A non-stop, four day extravaganza for the whole family. View one hundred beautiful hot-air balloons competing daily, exciting concerts by the nation’s top entertainers, amusement rides, games, children’s activities, skydivers, regional music stages, the US Disc Dog Freedom Weekend Nationals, great food and much, much more!

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Senior Follies Annual Production N/A Anderson Univ., 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 Henderson Auditorium, Anderson Univ., Anderson, SC 29621 864-231-2125 N/A N/A www.andersonseniorfollies.com W-Sat: 8pm; Sat-Sun: 2:30 pm First weekend in March Yes

Spring Water Festival N/A Williamston, SC Williamston, SC 864-847-7473 N/A sitslowe@carol.net www.rudysbluegrass.com 10am-8pm August No

Sugarfoot Festival Rosemary Moore Honea Path, SC Main Street, Honea Path, SC 864-369-6516 N/A rosemarymoore@honeapath.com www.honeapath.com/sugarfoot_festival N/A October No

Min. size for group rate Assoc. Membership Advance Notice Required Handicap Accessible On-site food Motorcoach parking Event description

N/A N/A Yes Yes No Yes As the top senior theater performance organization in the southeast, Anderson Senior Follies is a fresh concept whereby audiences enjoy a dynamic theater experience brought by seniors ages 55 and up! A company of singers, dancers, actors, and comedians dazzle and entertain with a fresh, current script and prove the “Greatest Generation” truly is the greatest.

N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes This arts and crafts festival is held in Mineral Spring Park, where past generations gathered for the healing ability of the spring water located in the center of all the activities. 40 artists will have their work for sale, along with music, children’s rides, and food.

N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes Main Street will be turned into an old time country fair! Music and food, hayrides, games, and the Sugarfoot Classic Horseshoe Tournament.

EVENTS

85 Business Name Contact/Title Mailing Address Physical Address Phone Fax Toll-Free E-mail Web site Hrs / Days Open Type of Service Offered

Assoc. Memberships Area covered by service Bilingual capabilities Description of service

Ionosphere Travel and Tours Richard Cannon-Owner (Co-Owners-David & Nancy Parham) 307 N. Main St., Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-225-7783 / 864-225-5588 864-261-3513 800-972-1741 ionospheretous@aol.com www.ionospheretravel.com M-F 8:30am-5pm Complete Itinerary Planning; Attractions Booking Service; Complete Booking Service (Hotels, Attractions, all arrangements) Number of motorcoaches owned: 3; Seating Capacity: 54 ABA, UMA US, Canada None Individual travel planning including airfares & inclusive travel reservations, cruises, fly/drive tours. Group travel in motorcoach, cruises, church groups, school trips, civic group travel

guide services

Pendleton District Historical, Recreational and Tourism Commission Jo McConnell-Event/Tour Coordinator P.O. Box 565, Pendleton, SC 29670 125 E. Queen Street, Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-3782 864-646-2506 800-862-1795 jomc5@bellsouth.net www.pendleton-district.org M-F 9am-4:30pm (closed holidays) Step-on Guide; Complete Itinerary Planning; Attractions Booking Service

N/A Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties None Regional Tourism Office covering Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties. We have been welcoming visitors to the region since1966. We can plan itineraries, arrange for meals and visits to the many historical and recreational sites in the three county region.

85 Business Name Contact Name Title Physical Address

Besto Sandra Bagwell Sharon Christmas-Owners 1606 N. Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-224-1695 N/A N/A N/A M-F 7-8pm Sat 9-8pm

Mailing Address Phone / Fax Toll-Free E-Mail Web Site Hrs / Days Open Type Banquet Rooms # can accommodate B/L/D Liquor Advance Notice Required Handicap Accessible Comp. Meals Motorcoach parking on-site Rest rooms on-site Association Memberships Special Features

Fast Food, Sit Down Dining No 57 $-Breakfast $-Lunch $-Dinner No No No Yes-Bus Driver Yes Yes N/A Everything is family homemade; soups, stews, burgers, chicken, salads, shakes, homemade ice cream, pound cake

Butterbeans Restaurant George Mayer President 706 Concord Road Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-261-3198 / 864-224-8800 N/A N/A N/A M-F 11-8pm Sat-closed Sun-11-2pm Sit Down Dining Yes Up to 50 $-Lunch, $-Dinner No Yes Yes Yes-Tour Escort, Bus Driver Yes Yes N/A Family style dining; feature “fried green tomatoes”; senior group 20% discount if calling ahead

Capri’s Italian Jeff Morris Co-Owner 2407 N. Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-224-5405 / 864-224-0466 N/A caddydust@bellsouth.net www.caprisandusan.com Sun-Th 5-9pm F-Sat 5-10pm; M-F Lunch 11-2pm Sit Down Dining Yes 80 $-Lunch $$-Dinner No No Yes Yes-Tour Escort, Bus Driver Yes Yes N/A Great Italian food; great atmosphere

Cracker Barrel Robert Pool Restaurant Manager 126 Interstate Boulevard Anderson, SC 29625 Same 864-225-4566 N/A N/A www.crackerbarrel.com N/A Sit-Down Dining No N/A $-Breakfast $-Lunch $-Dinner No No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A

$ = up to $10, $$ = up to $20

RESTAURANTS

85 Creekside Bar-be-que Kurt or Tandy Wickiser Owners 1115 Salem Church Road Anderson, SC 29625 Same 864-260-9093 / 864-260-9086 N/A tawickiser@aol.com N/A Th-Sat 11-9pm Sun 11-3pm

El Patrón Restaurant’s Jose Sanchez, Roman Vega Owner, Manager 1708 E. Greenville Street Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-226-8151 / 864-226-8178 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Sit Down Dining N/A N/A $-Lunch $-Dinner No No Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Hickory smoked old fashioned bar-be-que; variety of other non bar-be-que items; high quality, low price

Sit Down Dining Yes 50 $-Lunch $$-Dinner Yes . Yes . Yes . N/A Seafood, steaks; Texas margaritas; island oasis flavored daiquiris

Friends Restaurant Katie Tillman/Val Lowe Owners 110 N. Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-231-0663 / 864-231-9189 N/A Katie@FriendsRestaurant.biz www.Friendsrestaurant.biz M-Sat 11-4pm, Sun/Evenings; Reservation/groups/events Sit Down Dining Yes seated-50+, cocktails/patio-100+ $-Lunch, $$-Dinner Yes Yes Yes Yes-Tour Escort, Bus Driver Yes Yes N/A May rent out entire restaurant for large groups; easy parking; grow own produce; all food cooked to order; many vegetarian items; focus on healthier cuisine

Fuddruckers Jerry Wagner General Manager 100 Destination Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-222-0145 / 864-222-0195 N/A fudds379@bellsouth.net N/A Sun-Th 10:30-10pm F-Sat 10:30-11pm Sit Down Dining Yes 200 $-Lunch $-Dinner No (only beer) No Yes Yes-Tour Escort, Bus Driver Yes Yes AAA Burgers-beef ground fresh daily; Buns-made from scratch daily; fresh produce toppings bar; grilled chicken, steak sandwiches, ostrich, veggie burgers, hotdogs, salads, etc.; tables can be configured for groups; fresh bakery

$ = up to $10, $$ = up to $20

85 Business Name Contact Name Title Physical Address

Just More Barbecue Don and Opal Quattlebaum Owners 1410 Cherry Street Pendleton, SC 29670 PO Box 246, Pendleton, SC 29670 864-646-3674 N/A dquattle2@famview.com www.justbarbecue.com Fri-Sat. 5-9pm

Buffet No N/A $-Dinner No No Yes Yes-Tour Escort, Bus Driver Yes Yes N/A Live music Fri. and Sat. evenings, usually bluegrass, begins at 6:30pm.

Kabab Korner Roger Manager 2704-A N. Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-231-5999 / 864-231-5999 N/A Jhorageli@hotmail.com www.KababKornerSC.com M-closed T-F 11:30-9pm Sat-Sun 1-9pm Buffet, Fast Food, Sit Down No N/A $-Lunch, $-Dinner No N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A Menu changes every day; specialize in Kababs-they are grilled; use fresh ingredients (no frozen items)

Main Street Deli Jeff Morris Owner 305 S. Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 Same 864-222-3893 / 864-222-3894 N/A caddydust@bellsouth.net N/A M-F 8-3pm

The Grapevine Deli K. Stokes Owner 2005 E. Greenville Street Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-261-7722 / 864-261-7722 N/A KimnKeith@bellsouth.net N/A M-F 10-2:30pm

Sit Down Dining Yes 50 $-Breakfast $-Lunch No No Yes Yes-Tour Escort, Bus Driver Yes Yes N/A Exclusive Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head meats & cheeses; New York deli style atmosphere

Sit Down Dining No 45 $-Lunch No Yes Yes No Yes Yes N/A Full-service sandwich deli; also serve soup, salads, desserts, beverages; established 1996

$ = up to $10, $$ = up to $20

RESTAURANTS

85 Russell Stover Candies Karen Palmer Store Manager 101 Destination Boulevard Anderson, SC 29621 Same 864-226-7265 / 864-226-7266 N/A N/A www.russellstover.com M-Th 10-9pm F-Sat 10-10pm Sun 11-7pm; After Labor Day: M-Sat 10-8pm Sun 12-7pm Candy Store N/A N/A N/A N/A No Yes N/A Yes Yes N/A Russell Stover Candies-incl. net carb/sugerfree; Whitmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-incl. Weight Watchers; Pangburns JellyBelly; Made in Candy Kitchen: Peanut Brittle, Pecan Brittle, Caramel Apples, Cookies, Brownies, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Molded Chocolates, Ice Cream Parlor, Seconds and Discounted Candy

The Galley & Nami Asian Bistro Dawn Falkowski/Ben Lancaster Catering Manager/Restaurant Manager 1629 Marina Road Anderson, SC 29625 Same 864-287-3215, 864-287-3211 / 864-287-3243 N/A portmanmarina@msn.com www.portmanmarina.com M-Sat 5-10pm

Sona Restaurant and Lounge Kathie Evert Restaurant Manager 115 Destination Boulevard Anderson, SC 29625 Same 864-328-0215 864-964-0300 KathieEvert@hilton.com N/A M-Th 5-10pm, F-Sa 5-11pm

Buffet, Sit Down Dining Yes 30-150 $$-Dinner Yes Yes Yes . Yes Yes N/A Waterfront dining on Lake Hartwell

Sit-Down Dining Yes 30 $$-Dinner Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes AAA Upscale restaurant featuring fine cuisine with a Southern flair.

$ = up to $10, $$ = up to $20

85 Business Name Contact Name Title Physical Address

The Pendleton Cafe Dennis or Kathy Owner 104 East Main Street Pendleton, SC 29670 Same 864-646-7838 / 864-646-6592 N/A N/A N/A M, Th, Sat 7-3pm

Coffee shop/Casual food Yes 30 (10-12 in side room) $-Breakfast, $-Lunch No Yes (if over 10) Yes No Yes Yes N/A May be rented out for groups; live entertainment for lunch

Tuckerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Kd Simpson V. President/Banquet Coor. 3501 Clemson Blvd. Anderson, SC 29623 P.O. Box 6188, Anderson, SC 29623 864-844-2452 / 864-332-0201 N/A tuckersinc@yahoo.com www.tuckersRestaurant.com M-Th 11-10pm, F-Sat 11-11pm, Sun 109pm; Buffet 10-2:30pm Sit Down Dining Yes 200+ $$-Lunch, $$-Dinner Yes Yes Yes Yes-Bus Driver Yes Yes AAA Private rooms (no additional charge); may personalize menus

$ = up to $10, $$ = up to $20

RESTAURANTS